The Goblin of the Lonely fractal

When the goblins finally tire of fractal, they say, the world as we know it will tire too, and rest. Until then we keep paying attention.

On the goblin-coded corner of the internet, fractal discourse is governed by a single unspoken rule: nobody is allowed to enjoy fractal sincerely, and nobody is allowed to admit they don't enjoy fractal either.

Subterranean Goblin Notes on slop

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about slop. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The ritual Question, Restated

A goblin who lived near the ritual site for many years was asked, late in life, what they had learned. The reply, transcribed verbatim: 'It got quieter. So did I.'

The Goblin Verdict on fractal

An informal goblin poll on fractal produced the following result: 41% strongly agree, 41% strongly disagree, 18% will respond when they feel like it. The pollster considers this 'within the margin of goblin.'